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Patent GB-190222808-A (GB)
Title: Optical Lantern for use with Nerst Lamps.
Inventor: SOLOMON MAURICE
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-10-20
Abstract: 22,808. Solomon, M., and Sheppard, E. G. Oct. 20. Magic-lanterns and like projecting-apparatus.-A Nernst electric lamp is used as the source of light, and is supported by a plate or plates adjustable on the top of the lantern. The lantern is a box carrying the condenser, or formed for use with a separate condenser ; no doors, windows, or ventilation are necessary. The case or the globe-holder of an ordinary Nernst lamp may be fitted on a tube E, which slides vertically in a collar on a horizontal plate C, shown in plan, one part being split to hold the lamp at the desired height, frictionally. The plate C slides laterally on a lower plate B, being held on this by a pivot S<1> and a bolt S<3> in a slot. The lower plate B slides along the lantern top, being guided by screws S<4> in slots. In modifications, the tube E may be fixed in the plate C, the top of the lantern box being arranged to slide vertically, and, according to the Provisional Specification, the plate C may then slide horizontally in any direction, or be clamped by screws with large washers. Or the plates may slide in straight guides or grooves, under control of racks and pinions, or clamping-bolts. The lantern may be used for photographic or other purposes.
Patent GB-190223142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys and Gear-wheels, also applicable to Flywheels.
Inventor: GEORGIEVITZ-WEITZER ISIDOR DEM
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 23,142. Weitzer, I. D. Georgievitz-. Oct. 23. Flywheels, in which the boss and rim are coupled by springs or other elastic members which serve to absorb shocks. The arms, formed on the boss, are turned on the ends to fit inside the rim which is mounted so as to be free to rotate to a limited extent thereon. Two of the arms are made shorter than the others to allow extensions to be formed on the rim for coupling the two halves together. The arms and the rim are coupled by springs c, Fig. 1. In Fig. 2, compression springs fitted in telescopic casings are shown ; the ends of the casings are held against their seats on the arms and rim by light springs d'. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the casings are adapted to work as air springs. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, a cylinder and piston are used ; the cylinder is in communication with a pipe l with a reservoir f<4> containing a liquid and air. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement in which the springs are replaced by solenoids e<5>, secured to the rim, the cores c<1> of which are carried by the arm ; in the same circuit with the solenoids is an electromagnet m which serves to draw inwards a slide o. Should the current be interrupted from any cause, the slide is pushed outwards by its spring c and its toothed extremity engages with a toothed surface on the rim, so that the driving is not interrupted. In Fig. 7 is shown a construction in which a spring Plunger d<2> in the arm presses a ball e<2> into a V-notch in the rim.
Patent GB-190224870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Triangular Paper Bag Making Machine.
Inventor: CHAPPELL FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 24,870. Chappell, T. Nov. 12. Drawings to Specification. Counting-apparatus. - Bags for a paper-bagmaking machine are delivered into one of two receptacles, which are mounted on a vertical spindle and are interchanged by a cam operated by ratchet gear when the one being filled has received one hundred bags.
Patent GB-190226469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Fowl-houses, Dove-cots and similar Structures for Preventing the Entrance of Foxes or other Mischievous Animals.
Inventor: WATSON THOMAS
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,469. Watson, T., and Hodson, J. P. L. Dec. 1. Poultry houses.- Relates to means for preventing the entrance of foxes, cats, rats, &c. into fowl - houses, pigeon - cotes, and similar structures. In the entrance is pivoted a grille, consisting of two depending bars d and a cross-bar e having attached to it, at right-angles, two spikes g which, when the grill is pushed inwards by an animal with a long body, press into its back. Buttons k, i for holding the grille open or preventing it from being pushed outwards, side-pieces a', and a guard h, are provided.
Patent GB-190227259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Manufacture of Boxes, Casks or like Vessels for Carrying Fish and for like Purposes.
Inventor: OSWALD THOMAS RIDLEY
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 27,259. Oswald, T. R. Dec. 10. Metal casks.-Casks and like vessels for fish and other perishable goods are so pressed out of sheet metal that there are no ledges or projections to collect foreign matter. At the bottom are ventilation apertures, which may also serve for drainage, or the bottom may be provided with a groove g for ventilation and drainage. The sides may be strengthened by corrugations, or by ribs or stiffening-pieces. The vessels may be also formed from sheet metal from which holes have been punched. The upper edge is provided with a strengthening-bead a, which also serves to facilitate the fastening of a flexible cover. The vessels may be conical to facilitate nesting.
Patent GB-190227772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Regulators.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 27,772. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 16. Drawings to Specification. Dynamos, regulating.-The field is regulated by a potential regulator having contacts controlled by a set of solenoids so arranged that the regulator will not oscillate when the desired point of regulation is reached. The controlling-contacts are adapted to be repeatedly broken as the regulator approaches the desired point.
Patent GB-190228712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Motors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 28,712. Thompson, W. P., [Saint-Denis, J. E.]. Dec. 29. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Air and some volatile liquid, such as petrol or alcohol, are supplied to the carburetter through openings d, n respectively, the liquid passing into the chamber b, past a valve controlled by the spindle o, and through the opening k in the injector j. The cotton or wire wick tends to clarify the liquid as it passes into the chamber b. The liquid, before entering the chamber c and pipe e by the piston suction, is sprayed against the underside of a wire-gauze basket p, and finally drawn through the wire-gauze cone t attached to the plug q. The air, which may be hot or cold, passes into the chamber c through the wire gauze at p and t, together with the finely-divided liquid, and passes into the engine through the pipe e. Grooves are provided on the inner walls of the chamber c to facilitate the splitting up of the liquid. Fig. 1 indicates a modification of the wire gauze attached to the plug q.
Patent GB-190307839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing Machines.
Inventor: MOST HANS
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 7839. Most, H. April 4. Moving-beater apparatus; moving-container apparatus.-Relates to the construction of a machine suitable for mixing chocolate, soap, paint, soda, potash, or other materials. A rotary container a with hollow trunnions b is mounted within a steam chest n supplied by a pipe o, and is driven from the belt pulley e by spur gearing d. A shaft g is mounted within the hollow trunnions b and driven by the belt pulley h. Scrapers l, l and a beating-frame k are secured to the shaft g dia. metrically opposite each other. The container a is provided with a hinged cover for charging and discharging the contents. The cover may have a small opening covered by a removable lid, into which a pipe may be inserted for the discharge of any gases that may be generated during the mixing operation. A sliding catch j may be provided to engage the teeth of the wheel d and hold the container in a fixed position when desired.
Patent GB-190311633-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stud for Garments.
Inventor: HUNT HENRY THOMAS CAREW
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 11,633. Hunt, H. T. C. May 21. Studs.-A stud for use with starched collars, cuffs, shirts, or other garments consists of a disc A, Fig. 1, with a screwed shank B forming the bottom part, and a threaded socket C, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with arms D forming the top part. The top may be jewelled. In operation, the shank is passed through the holes in the collar &c., and the part C is then screwed upon it by means of the arms.
Patent GB-190314940-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Indicating the Exceeding of Specified Speeds on Dynamos, Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: NECBERG ERNST
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 14,940. Neuberg, E. July 6. Speed indicators.-For indicating the exceeding of specified speeds of dynamos, motor cars, and the like, one or more fuses are inserted in circuit with a dynamo, which is in gear with the object whose speed is to be indicated. Any one fuse may be switched into circuit at will, each fuse corresponding to a particular speed limit. A tinted glow lamp may be used in conjunction with each fuse, the disappearance of the light indicating when the fuse is blown, and the speed limit attained.
Patent GB-190319836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulated Joints for Railroad Rail Sections.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 19,836. Page, S. E., [Weber Railway Joint Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 15. Electric railways. -Relates to insulated rail joints for the rail sections of electric railways. The rail ends A<1>, A<2> rest upon an angle-shaped chair B' lined with insulating-material F<1>, and they are clamped by bolts E between the vertical side B<2> of the chair and a longitudinal bar D, insulating-blocks C', C<2> being interposed between the rail web and the chair and bar respectively. Insulating-washers E', E<2> and collars P are also fitted on the bolts, as shown, and the holes through the blocks C<1>, C<2> and the rail web are made sufficiently large to prevent contact with the bolts. An insulating-strip K may be inserted between the rail ends.
Patent GB-190324462-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hair Net.
Inventor: OHLY ALBERT ROBERT
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 24,462. Ohly, A. R., [Wolff, A.]. Nov. 11. Net-making.-Hair-nets are made of silk, in taper form, by using a loom which drops one mesh in each row, and by finishing off the nets at the sides ; or two pairs of diagonal threads may be woven to form selvages, and the net cut between the threads of each pair.
Patent GB-190326460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rheostats
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,460. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 3. Rheostats.-A base-plate of soapstone or similar material, preferably circular, is grooved on one side, and provided with two concentric rows of studs, which extend through into the groove and are staggered relatively to each other. The resistance material, preferably coiled wire, is zigzagged across the groove, and is embedded in cement or other insulating-material, and protected by a retaining-plate. The groove may be omitted. The contact arm 13, mounted on a central shaft, consists of spring metal punched out as shown to allow for unevenness in either row of studs. The legs 15 extend beyond the base-plate so that a number of rheostats may be mounted on rods passing through the legs, and be operated by a single shaft.
Patent GB-190401738-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Combustible Gas from Peat and like Substances.
Inventor: WHITFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 1738. Whitfield, C. Jan. 23. Gas-producers.-Gas is manufactured from peat, wood, bagasse, lignite, and other substances in a producer preferably of the type described in Specification No. 14,077, A.D. 1902, in which the lighter hydro-carbon vapours circulate through a pipe A, and the heavier vapours through a pipe B, before leaving through a final outlet C The top of the producer is fitted with a heating or drying chamber D, composed of sheet metal, encased by an outer shell E and closed by a plate F. A pipe H connects the outlet C with the annular space G formed round the chamber D, and the gas after circulating through this space is conveyed to the scrubbers &c. by a pipe I. By this arrangement, the heat of the gas is used to evaporate moisture contained in the peat before the latter enters the producer. A pipe J, leading to the ashpit, extends from the upper end of the chamber D and conveys away steam or water vapour which is used to work the producer. Surplus moisture may be extracted by means of a condenser L in the pipe J. In some cases, the air for combustion is passed through the condenser in order to be mixed thoroughly with the vapour. Instead of a casing E, a coiled pipe may be used.
Patent GB-190405127-A (GB)
Title: Self-acting Regulating Device for Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WILLESSEN GERHARD
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 5127. Willessen, G. March 1. Automatic instruments.-A self-acting regulating- device for a music disc g comprises two friction wheels i, k, the wheel h on the screwed spindle f, the bracket a, an arm c pivoted thereto, and the springs e, l. The wheel i is driven by the music disc g, and the motion is transmitted to the wheel k which controls the compression of the spring e and the pressure of the brake block d. Contact between the wheels h, k is ensured by the spring l.
Patent GB-190406332-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Detachably Securing Fountain-pens, Pencils or like Articles to Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: DURYEA WILLIAM FIRTH
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6332. Duryea, W. F. March 15. Thermometers.-In an arrangement for detachably securing thermometer cases and other articles to wearing- apparel, a lever 2, Figs. 1 and 2, is held in place on the article by a spiral spring 8 which passes around the article. The lever is bent so as to form a fulcrum 3, an operating- arm 4, and a clamping- arm 5, the edge of the latter being turned down. Across the middle of the lever extends an arched rib 10, extensions 9 at the sides of the lever being bent to form eyes through which the ends of the spiral spring are passed, the eyes then being squeezed slightly to secure them. The lever is only in contact with the case at the points 3, 6, the extensions 9 being bent so as to be held clear of the pen, as shown in Fig. 5. A reinforcing split ring 14 is placed inside the spiral spring, to prevent it from being distorted when the device is not on the article. When the arm 4 is depressed, the arm 5 is raised, allowing the edge of the garment or pocket to be inserted between the edge 6 and the pen, the edge 6 being drawn down on the pocket &c. by the spring when the arm 4 is released. In a modification, the lever is made of spring metal, the outer end of the arm 4, Fig. 7, as well as the fulcrum 3 being in contact with the articles. The arm 5 is raised by expressing the middle of the arm 4.
Patent GB-190409619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Production of Glauber-salts, & Ferrous-sulphate from Nitre-cake or Acid-sodium-sulphate.
Inventor: PARKER CHARLES LEONARD
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9619. Parker, C. L. April 27. Sodium and iron sulphates.-Nitre-cake or acid sodium sulphate is treated with a large excess of scrap iron, according to the method of Specification No. 24,639, A.D. 1903, except that the specific gravity of the solution used is 1275 to 1300. The resulting solution of sodium and ferrous sulphates (preferably left slightly acid with sulphuric acid) is allowed to settle, and then drawn off, and the sodium sulphate crystallized out. The mother liquor is treated with a large excess of scrap iron in another vessel, is evaporated, the ferrous sulphate crystallizing. Oxide, hydrate, or carbonate of iron, or spathose or similar iron ore may be used in the above process.
Patent GB-190412430-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Neck-compresses or Appliances for the External Treatment of Throat-complaints.
Inventor: LEUPOLD KARL RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,430. Leupold, K. R. June 1. Heating and cooling appliances, for use as neck compresses, are each formed of metal bottles a hinged together, or adapted to slide along a hinged hoop c. One or more of the bottles are filled with a beating or cooling medium.
Patent GB-190414209-A (GB)
Title: A Device Consisting of Tabs or Appendages to Cards so Designed as to Facilitate the Recording of Dates and Transactions or Events and of referring to same
Inventor: COOPER CHARLES HAMLET
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 14,209. Cooper, C. H. June 23. Indexing.-Tabs in the form of semicircles are attached to the edges of cards, to facilitate reference &c. The tabs are divided in Fig. 1 into thirty spaces by means of radii and concentric circles. The illustration given of their use is to index for five years the occurrence of twelve diseases in a number of houses. Each house is represented by a card to which the tab is attached. Each year is represented on the tab by a space between two concentric semicircles and each radial division represents a disease ; by the use of colours, shading, signs, &c., each radial division may represent two or more diseases. To indicate the occurrence of a death from a disease, a small black patch is placed in one corner of the space or on one end of a cross.
Patent GB-190417101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Emergency Brake Control Systems
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,101. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 4. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - An emergency valve, controlled from both the motor controller and the motorman's brake-valve handle, is provided to apply the pneumatic-pressure brakes on electric trains, trams, &c. and to cut off the power when the motorman releases both the motorcontroller and brake-valve handles, but not on the release of either separately. The motorman's valve V, Fig. 1, is of the type ordinarily employed in automatic air-brake systems and adapted to establish connections for lowering the train-pipe pressure for applying the brakes. The emergency valve E, Fig. 3, is controlled by a pilot valve P, which is controlled both from the handle of the motorman's valve V and from the handle c of the motor controller C, Fig. 1. A pipe I' connected to the train-pipe opens into a chamber 2, which is separated from the chamber 6, open to atmosphere, by a valve 3. A restricted passage 12 and pipe 7 connect the chamber 2 to a chamber 8 in the pilot valve P. A valve 9, provided with a spindle 11 which is channelled for a portion of its length, normally closes the chamber 8. When the spindle 11 is pressed inwards, communication is established from the chamber 8 to the atmosphere through a passage 12<a>. The chamber 5 is also connected to the atmosphere, and the train-pipe pressure, acting on the rim of the valve 3, raises it, thereby connecting the train-pipe to the atmosphere. The handle c of the motor controller carries a button B, which, when depressed against a spring d, lowers the sleeve H by means of the levers D, F and the rod G. The bell-crank lever I, which is engaged by the sleeve H, is connected to a pivoted lever K, the upper end of which engages a notched pivoted lever N and the lower end the spindle 11. A lever M is pivoted to the valve handle v and is normally raised by a spring m, but, when depressed, engages the lever N, which moves the lower end of the pivoted lever K out of contact with the spindle 11. In this way, the act of depressing either the button B or the lever M prevents the automatic application of the brakes. A modification of the arrangement is shown in Fig. 4. The short end of the lever M engages with a pivoted lever Q, so that, on the lever M being released, the spindle 11 of the pilot valve is pushed inwards as before. As an additional relieving-device, a lug s is secured to the lever Q and controlled by a handle U. The invention may be employed in connection with a controller such as is described in Specification No. 24,796, A.D. 1903, and the emergency device may comprise means for cutting off the power instead of or in addition to the brake valve.
Patent GB-190421429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas Compressors.
Inventor: WEBB WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,429. Webb, W. H., Brettell, W. G., and Adamson, A. J. Oct. 6. Check valves; casings.-Relates to gas-compressors. The inlet valves h of the lift type are in cages m, having shoulders n, n<1> with joint-rings just above and below the inlet openings o, and the cages have shanks m<1> projecting through the screw glands p. The delivery valves i have cages q into which plugs r screw.
Patent GB-190421897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Jigging Machines.
Inventor: BAUM FRITZ
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 21,897. Baum, F. Oct. 11. Jigging - machines.- Irregularity in the operation of a hydraulic jigging-machine is obviated by subdividing the chamber, in which the jigging pulsations are produced, into a number of chambers, each provided with its own inlet for compressed air, or its own piston. The stroke of the water is varied by varying the stroke of the piston, or the air pressure. The air chamber of the jigger is divided by transverse partitions e, Fig. 2, into four chambers g, each having its own air inlet a, Fig. 1, controlled by a valve b through which air is admitted from a pipe h. The compressed air entering the inlet a acts on the jigger sieve exactly at the opposite parts. By manipulating the valves c and admitting certain quantities nf compressed air, the strength of stroke is adjusted to meet the requirements of the material, which passes over the sieve and receives as many adjusted jerks of different force as there are air inlets. Above the ends of the sieve where the material is delivered the apparatus is closed, and cocks or valves g are provided for the escape of the air. The cocks can be adjusted to vary the escape of air, and hence the movement of the jigging-water arranged to produce satisfactory operation of the sieve, the slides formerly fitted at the ends being omitted. The wider the cock is opened, the stronger will be the movement of the water and the greater the quantity of material admitted. In another form, the piston space is divided into threo chambers, each piston having a separate stroke effected by an adjustable eccentric.
Patent GB-190426302-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Motor, Propeller and Co-acting Parts adapted for use with Boats, Barges and the like.
Inventor: TROUCHE GABRIEL
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,302. Trouche, G. Dec. 2. Detachable propelling-installations; steering by paddle-wheels and screw propellers; rudders.-Small vessels, such as punts or barges, are propelled by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 2. The motor a is adjustably and removably mounted in the forked bracket c, in turn capable of turning on the pintles shown. The shaft of the screw propeller or paddle-wheel b is within the casing p carried by the motor, and the whole apparatus may be elevated or depressed, or turned sideways by the handle l. In a modification, the propelling- apparatus is fitted at the sides of the vessel, an ordinary rudder being fitted at the stern.